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IanEsplen
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Calgary, AB
Joined: 11.22.2011

Feb 22 @ 9:48 AM ET
Ian Esplen: Big win in big D Big win in big D
Lahey
Edmonton Oilers
Location: del's basement chilling with S, AB
Joined: 03.07.2011

Feb 22 @ 9:50 AM ET
Fist.

I have to say though I have had very little respect for Lou over the years, thought he was overrated at times. Was scared when he was in net for team Canada as he was one of those guys that you don't know when he is going to give up that bad goal.

But you know what, I'm starting to like that crazy dancing italian. Yet another interview yesterday and the guy is just so well spoken given the circumstances.

I often wonder if Schneider is the one eventually dealt simply because the contract is easier to move, but in reality move Lou so I can cheer for him.
golfingsince
Location: This message is Marwood approved!
Joined: 11.30.2011

Feb 22 @ 10:19 AM ET
We were pretty lucky to be playing against a soft goalie.
LeftCoaster
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Island City, BC
Joined: 07.03.2009

Feb 22 @ 10:33 AM ET
I thought they looked better last night. Starting to jell a little bit with the new players in the line-up. And on a positive note, I'm slowing catching up to Scooby in the draft this week.
nucks_94
Vancouver Canucks
Joined: 12.05.2008

Feb 22 @ 10:35 AM ET
We were pretty lucky to be playing against a soft goalie.
- golfingsince

Yep. Different story tonight with Rinne.
Byfuglien Ate Me
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Burger King
Joined: 09.24.2010

Feb 22 @ 10:44 AM ET
Louongo Is Clearly The Better Goalie! Why Trade Him? If CS gets as much as some suggest he would in a trade, pack his frankin bags and get some quality help for these playoffs. The window is closing......
Boinker
Vancouver Canucks
Joined: 10.24.2010

Feb 22 @ 10:46 AM ET
Louongo Is Clearly The Better Goalie! Why Trade Him? If CS gets as much as some suggest he would in a trade, pack his frankin bags and get some quality help for these playoffs. The window is closing......
- Jimmy_wiener


Luongo is not the better goalie. Schneider is faster, smarter, technically sounder and has a stronger core.
Boinker
Vancouver Canucks
Joined: 10.24.2010

Feb 22 @ 10:49 AM ET
Honestly Ian, the first goal wasn't Schneiders fault. Did you look at the defense scrambling around? Plus you have to give credit to Benns shot. He only had two inches to fit that in and he did. It was perfect. The second one he was screened on. I'd like to see him battle a little more there. He's not playing up to his capabilities right now but we need to let him get in a groove. Luongo starts tonight but Schneider should get the next four or five.
LeftCoaster
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Island City, BC
Joined: 07.03.2009

Feb 22 @ 10:49 AM ET
Louongo Is Clearly The Better Goalie! Why Trade Him? If CS gets as much as some suggest he would in a trade, pack his frankin bags and get some quality help for these playoffs. The window is closing......
- Jimmy_wiener

Clearly you have no idea!
LeftCoaster
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Island City, BC
Joined: 07.03.2009

Feb 22 @ 10:51 AM ET
What's the deal with Roussel? Take your shield off if you wanna fight with the big boys, (frank)in wussy!!
Byfuglien Ate Me
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Burger King
Joined: 09.24.2010

Feb 22 @ 10:54 AM ET
OK, Sure, Roberto has done nothing over the years, has never stolen games, won a gold, been a captain etc,etc....And now he has a much better outlook on Life and Hockey in general. Cory has proven himself in all areas and deserves to be the #1 No Question.
IanEsplen
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Calgary, AB
Joined: 11.22.2011

Feb 22 @ 10:55 AM ET
Honestly Ian, the first goal wasn't Schneiders fault. Did you look at the defense scrambling around? Plus you have to give credit to Benns shot. He only had two inches to fit that in and he did. It was perfect. The second one he was screened on. I'd like to see him battle a little more there. He's not playing up to his capabilities right now but we need to let him get in a groove. Luongo starts tonight but Schneider should get the next four or five.
- Boinker

Any goal from that angle is the goalies fault IMO
docmorgan
Vancouver Canucks
Location: stall, Crosby, perry Giroux, T, BC
Joined: 01.06.2011

Feb 22 @ 10:56 AM ET
Somebody get rid of that Gzatron clown.
nucks_94
Vancouver Canucks
Joined: 12.05.2008

Feb 22 @ 10:57 AM ET
OK, Sure, Roberto has done nothing over the years, has never stolen games, won a gold, been a captain etc,etc....And now he has a much better outlook on Life and Hockey in general. Cory has proven himself in all areas and deserves to be the #1 No Question.
- Jimmy_wiener

It's weird, before this year, most fans of other teams said:
Roberto has done nothing over the years. He gets pulled in big games, Canada won the gold in spite of him, and the fact that he was captain was a joke!

Why the change?
LeftCoaster
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Island City, BC
Joined: 07.03.2009

Feb 22 @ 11:00 AM ET
It's weird, before this year, most fans of other teams said:
Roberto has done nothing over the years. He gets pulled in big games, Canada won the gold in spite of him, and the fact that he was captain was a joke!

Why the change?

- nucks_94

because it's the Canucks. Whatever it takes to spin the argument in their favour works for them. Just ignore the trolls.
Byfuglien Ate Me
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Burger King
Joined: 09.24.2010

Feb 22 @ 11:02 AM ET
It's weird, before this year, most fans of other teams said:
Roberto has done nothing over the years. He gets pulled in big games, Canada won the gold in spite of him, and the fact that he was captain was a joke!

Why the change?

- nucks_94


I was never one of those saying that, but I agree there was lots of Louongo Trashing. I think whats changed is that just about eveyone who watches Canuck games, thats not a Canuck fan, Can see that Roberto is the better goalie. I have never been Impressed with CS. Never!
IanEsplen
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Calgary, AB
Joined: 11.22.2011

Feb 22 @ 11:04 AM ET
Somebody get rid of that Gzatron clown.
- docmorgan

The request has been put in and by the looks taken care of
Boinker
Vancouver Canucks
Joined: 10.24.2010

Feb 22 @ 11:10 AM ET
Any goal from that angle is the goalies fault IMO
- IanEsplen


It's tough. Does he stand up and get the shoulder on it and leave the bottom half at risk? Ya he could have saved it but it's not that easy. I wouldn't necessarily say he should have had it. It was a perfect shot.
Boinker
Vancouver Canucks
Joined: 10.24.2010

Feb 22 @ 11:11 AM ET
I was never one of those saying that, but I agree there was lots of Louongo Trashing. I think whats changed is that just about eveyone who watches Canuck games, thats not a Canuck fan, Can see that Roberto is the better goalie. I have never been Impressed with CS. Never!
- Jimmy_wiener


Ayyyee yai yaiiiiiiiii.... You obviously don't watch Canucks games.
Boinker
Vancouver Canucks
Joined: 10.24.2010

Feb 22 @ 11:15 AM ET
I was never one of those saying that, but I agree there was lots of Louongo Trashing. I think whats changed is that just about eveyone who watches Canuck games, thats not a Canuck fan, Can see that Roberto is the better goalie. I have never been Impressed with CS. Never!
- Jimmy_wiener


This is consistent Schneider and I'm not even joking. He isn't in his top form yet this season but he'll get there.

LeftCoaster
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Island City, BC
Joined: 07.03.2009

Feb 22 @ 11:16 AM ET
Gonna have to play a good sound team defensive game tonight, or the Preds with exploit the turnovers/breakdowns.
wareaglePREDS
Nashville Predators
Location: Nashville, TN
Joined: 04.15.2008

Feb 22 @ 11:22 AM ET
Schneider or Lou in net tonight?

Rinne supposedly had the flu on Wed night...we shall see how that goes.
CanUSA17
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Schaumburg, IL
Joined: 10.11.2010

Feb 22 @ 11:38 AM ET
Maybe it was Hansen that was (frank)in things up to stop the winning streak not Kesler?
Byfuglien Ate Me
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Burger King
Joined: 09.24.2010

Feb 22 @ 11:41 AM ET
Schnieder Looked Good In those Highlights Boinker, but still, are you willing to let him run with the #1, ship out Lou, and see what happens?? Whos the backup if Lack is hurt?? Maybe pick up DiPietro off wavers at Noon today??
1970vintage
Seattle Kraken
Location: BC
Joined: 11.11.2010

Feb 22 @ 11:42 AM ET
Gonna have to play a good sound team defensive game tonight, or the Preds with exploit the turnovers/breakdowns.
- LeftCoaster


Just need to keep it away from Rinne's glove hand, which means pretty much away from anywhere that his arm can reach, because he'll go across his body to make a glove save. But, one goal aught to do it. In the words of the immortal Bieska, Shots Shots Shots Shots Shots.
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